Honda BF2D Owner's Manual page 38

OPERATION
Reversing the Outboard Motor
3.
THROTTLE LEVER type:
THROTTLE LEVER
SLOW
THROTTLE GRIP type:
THROTTLE GRIP
1. For the throttle lever type: Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.
For the throttle grip type: Move the throttle grip to the SLOW position and
hold it there by turning the throttle grip friction knob clockwise.
Before rotating the outboard motor (from either forward to reverse or
from reverse to forward) reduce the engine speed to SLOW, or the boat
could capsize.
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SLOW
THROTTLE GRIP FRICTION KNOB
SLOW
2. To reverse direction, turn the
outboard motor 180 and then
pivot the tiller handle as shown.
SLOW
For the throttle grip type, be
careful not to hold and move the
throttle grip when pivoting the
tiller handle.
When operating in reverse,
proceed with caution to avoid
hitting any underwater
obstructions with the propeller.